Rangers sign F Alexis Lafreniere to 2-year extension

Mar 9, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafreniere (13) against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Rangers announced a two-year extension Thursday with forward Alexis Lafreniere.

Multiple outlets reported that the former No. 1 overall pick will make $2.325 million per season.

Lafreniere, 21, set career highs in games played (81), points (39), and assists (23) in 2022-23.

In 216 career NHL games, Lafreniere has posted 91 points (47 goals, 44 assists) and a plus-5 rating.

He has two goals and seven assists in 27 career postseason games.

The Rangers selected the Quebec native with the first pick in the 2020 NHL Draft.

–Field Level Media

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